Q&A With Penske Automotive Group Employees

Rigid. Everyone is overworked.

35 women in an office, it changes every moment of every day.

Involve more human capital approach.

I would make managers go to training for how to talk to and manage people. That is really their downfall.

You can apply for an open position, if they like you, you could get the promotion.

Rigid. Must work most holidays.

You get a year after a year of working there, 2 weeks after 5 years, 3 weeks after 10 years and 4 weeks after 15 or 20 years. Only those with 4 weeks, can try to take 2 weeks off in a row.

Not too often.

Well the office is union, so every year there is a small raise. They are allowed to give additional raises besides the cost of living raise in our contract, but they don't do it.

The people are great. The bosses are not sensible as they have been desensitized after many years laboring there from the bottom up.

Once a month, the office has a lunch provided. Early days were also pretty awesome. I loved my co-workers but most of the managers were on a power trip.

Very because you receive tasks with little training and they say they provide training but it is minimal at best. You need to step up to the plate at a moment's notice and you are reprimanded if you don't do things well even though you express concern and have questions. You are quickly directed to the manual. You are always told please ask questions we are here to help but if you ask a question you are told didn't you see this in the manual?

The only challenge was trying to do the work of 3 people in 40 hours, knowing I would get screamed at if any mistakes were made and it wasn't all accomplished in a timely manner.

Very!!!!

If you are in the office, I don't see an issue with it. If you are in sales, it would be a lot more difficult.

It was terrible. I dreaded the interactions with my manager as she was micromanaging and her way or the highway./ No room for feedback or changing things.

I'm happier now that I don't have to go there every day. The stress used to eat at me, knowing you were going in and if your manager had a bad day, it was flowing straight into your lap.

Forced! Team outings are encouraged so they can seem like they care.

Never experienced one. We had holiday parties, but they were during the work day in one of the dealerships for lunch.

Cut throat people!

Those that have relatives in higher positions.

Be persistent.

Know someone who already works for the company.

Not at all. People were terminated on a moment's notice.

I am no longer with the company. Security in your job, is not something Penske should be known for.

Terrible.

If you don't hear from them, you are doing well. If you make a mistake, they will let you know loud and clear.

Very stiff. Lunch at your desk kind of environment.

Fast paced. Think on your feet. Eat lunch at your desk.

There is no work-life balance.

Straight forward. Be prepared and do your homework.

Be prepared to wait. Take the whole day off even if your interview is at 9am.

Read the job description and match your experience and transferable skills to meet their needs.

Same - its an interview. Be prepared.

What can you offer and can you work late?

GM and AVP. It took about 6 months. I had already accepted another job offer but left to join Penske. Should've stayed where I was.

Suit up. Dress to impress.